Closing and Delay Information

Campus Closing and Delays

There are situations, including inclement winter weather, that will necessitate either a delay, a closing, or an early dismissal of Penn State Altoona. Because many of our students live on or within walking distance of the campus, we typically remain open unless the campus cannot be cleared or the main roads are impassable.

Compressed Schedule for Delays

Penn State Altoona will utilize the compressed class schedule whenever a decision has been made to modify our regular schedule. In the case of a delayed opening for the campus, we utilize a two-hour delay schedule, wherein students and faculty will follow a shortened version of their normal daily schedule.

For classes that are longer than the listed standard 50- and 75-minute classes, students should follow the compressed schedule for the class start time closest to their actual class start time.

Labs

It is within the discretion of the faculty member to determine if the lab will be held pursuant to the two-hour delay schedule or if it will be canceled. Students should check with their individual faculty member or the course syllabus.The lab could take place during the corresponding multiple class times following the two-hour delay schedule. For example, a MWF double period lab of 110 minutes would instead meet for 80 minutes and a TR triple period lab of 170 minutes would instead meet for 125 minutes.